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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.37, 1,954.89 and 366.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.37, 1,954.89 and 366.40 is: 549.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.37 : 1,954.89 = 366.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.37/1,954.89 = 366.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.37x = 1,954.89 × 366.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.37x = 716,271.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,271.70/1,303.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.55

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